Excellent
#44 of 574 schools in SD
Top 8% in state
Jones County Middle School - 04
Middle School · Jones County School District 37-3 · Murdo, SD
A Jones County School District 37-3 middle school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
404 Jackson Ave, Murdo, SD 57559
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jones County Middle School - 04 score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jones County Middle School - 04 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,295
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$531/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jones County School District 37-3
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,772NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jones County Middle School - 04 is listed in Jones County School District 37-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones County Middle School - 04
Jones County Middle School - 04 is a public middle school in Murdo, SD, part of Jones County School District 37-3, serving approximately 51 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones County Middle School - 04
What grades does Jones County Middle School - 04 serve?
Jones County Middle School - 04 serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Jones County Middle School - 04?
Jones County Middle School - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones County Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones County Middle School - 04 is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones County Middle School - 04 rank in SD?
Jones County Middle School - 04 ranks #44 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Jones County Middle School - 04's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones County Middle School - 04 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jones County Middle School - 04?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones County Middle School - 04 has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jones County Middle School - 04 a charter school?
No, Jones County Middle School - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones County Middle School - 04 a Title I school?
No, Jones County Middle School - 04 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones County Middle School - 04?
56.9% of students at Jones County Middle School - 04 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jones County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (605) 669-2258
- Area population (ZIP 57559)
- 795
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57559; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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